Billings is Montana’s liveliest hub — a compact city with diverse dining, breweries, arts, and reliable healthcare, plus easy grocery and transit access; its proximity to rivers, trails and wide-open landscapes means multi-week travel assignments feel active and comfortable rather than isolated.
For weekend escapes and extra options, nearby Laurel offers quick suburban conveniences, and about an hour southwest Red Lodge provides mountain access, skiing and scenic drives — perfect for longer breaks and outdoor adventures.